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Officials said a call about the blast was received around 6:55 pm, following which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot
Viral videos showing high-profile inmates enjoying luxuries at Bengalurus Parappana Agrahara Central Prison have sparked an official inquiry.
The court also allowed the SIT to conduct scientific tests to determine the exact amount of gold lost, and directed that these tests be completed before November 15.
Held under the theme Empowered by Technology. Driven by Reform, the exercise aims to validate operational synergy across land, air, sea, and digital domains.
A wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor turned chaotic after a fight over chicken fries between the brides and grooms families left several injured, prompting police intervention.
India's ICC Womens World Cup win sparked celebrations at Mumbai Airport as commuters danced in joy, marking a historic moment for cricket fans.
Sudheesh Kumar, ex-Travancore Devaswom Board officer, was arrested by SIT in the Sabarimala gold theft case, joining Unnikrishnan Potty and B. Murari Babu as accused.
The author writes that even those who adore or admire Narendra Modi, do not realise the extent of his sacrifice.
Potti, posing as a Sabarimala priest, sold over 400 grams of gold to Govardhan.
Kerala High Court orders SIT to probe a larger conspiracy in Sabarimala gold theft, implicating TDB officials and Unnikrishnan Potty in missing gold from Dwarapalaka idols.
India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam attack, targeting nine sites across Pakistan.
A passenger trying to pay for a samosa via UPI found himself in trouble when the payment failed and in a hurry, the vendor grabbed his collar to stop him, demanding payment.
The Deepotsav festivities include lighting thousands of diyas and performing special aartis to honour Lord Mahakal.
Unnikrishnan Potti, the key accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, was arrested and sent to the custody of the SIT team till October 30.
Potti, a Bengaluru-based businessman who was taken into custody from his residence in Thiruvananthapuram, was interrogated at the Crime Branch office on Thursday.
In an unusual encounter, residents of Noida's Golden Palm Society found a snake lingering in the elevator. Society's maintenance staff managed to trap the reptile.
Mohan Bhagwat called PoK a room of India occupied by strangers, urging its return. Protests in PoK against Pakistani rule have led to deaths and exposed rising instability.
Swami Chaitanyananda is accused of molesting 17 female students at a private institute in Delhis Vasant Kunj.
India won the ISSA Award 2025 at WSSF in Kuala Lumpur for expanding social welfare under PM Modi's government and innovations like the e-Shram portal.
For the first time, Indias submarine rescue capability was tested beyond the Indian Ocean Region
DCP Trans-Hindon Nimish Patil suspended four policemen for partying at a criminal's birthday bash. A departmental probe and CCTV examination are underway.
Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas along Krishna and Godavari rivers to remain alert. Avoid travelling through streams, canals, other waterlogged areas, they said
India clinched the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling finale. This is India's ninth Asia Cup victory.
S Jaishankar's address underscored Indias long-standing concern over state-backed terror rising from across the country's western border
Banswara farmers witty dig at Rahul Gandhis aloo to sona remark delights PM Modi during PM-KUSUM scheme interaction in Rajasthan.
Shivraj Singh lashed out at his mothers actions, questioning if raining shoes on an elderly relative over property could in any way be called womens empowerment
As PM Modis convoy passed through a crowd of supporters showering flowers and chanting slogans, a young boy stood respectfully and saluted the Prime Minister
Harshdeep Kaur sang the Mool Mantra at a meeting with Sikh leaders and PM Modi, marking his 75th birthday and the presentation of the sacred Jore Sahib relic by Hardeep Singh Puri
Thousands of Modi fans arrived in KD Jadhav hall at the Indira Gandhi Stadium where the musical extravaganza written by Manoj Muntashir was presented.
The SaudiPakistan pact pledges joint deterrence, deeper defence collaboration, and a guarantee that any aggression against one will be treated as an attack on the other
Members of the Bohra Muslim community in Colombo held special prayers at their mosque to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthday.
The man was arrested in Agras Malpura for killing nephew over blackmail involving his minor daughter.
A user on X wrote that smoking in public places is a violation of other people's rights while demanding action against the woman
Indian Railways is set to launch the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express linking Delhi and Patna in September 2025, covering the route in 11 hours with modern amenities.
PM Modi joked about animal lovers at Vigyan Bhawan, questioning their views on cows amid Delhi's stray dog debate.
A womans love story turned nightmare when her lover forced an abortion and blackmailed her.
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Friday offered prayers at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
General Ashok Raj Sigdel has assured Indian officials there will be no cross-border fallout from Nepals unrest and pledged support to maintain peace
Their ploy collapsed after the deceaseds niece exposed the conspiracy and alerted police. A case was then registered on the complaint of the victims brother
A woman schoolteacher in Odishas Puri was brutally assaulted and garlanded with slippers by her husband.
Narendra and Krishna were together for five years before she married Rahul. Despite that Narendra continued to love her. The bond turned into a toxic mix of financial rows, torture
Alumni say Nepals first woman Chief Justice, who completed her masters degree in political science from Banaras Hindu University in 1975, was a quiet and diligent student
Sources say almost 2 crore Indians, mainly in Bihar, UP, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand, are directly linked to Nepal through family ties, trade relations, and religious connections.
Despite repeated warnings from security personnel, the intruder refused to stop, forcing BSF troops to open fire before taking him into custody.
On the night of the incident, Beerappa was asleep when the attack began. Sunanda sat on his chest and attempted to strangle him, targeting both his neck and private parts.
Ganesh Visarjan 2025: Mumbai gave an emotional, rain-soaked farewell to beloved Bappa. Devotees thronged the streets amid chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya.
A six-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by a woman and a teenager. The woman confessed to the crime, and both were held after gir;'s body was found in a well.
A total lunar eclipse, known as Blood Moon or Chandra Grahan, is set to take place on September 7 and 8 across multiple continents.
MP Man was killed by his third wife and her lover. The body was found in a well by victim's second wife. All three accused have been arrested and the investigation is underway.
Ajit Pawar joined Ganpati Visarjan in Pune, playing dhol and performing Anant Chaturthi pooja as lakhs bid farewell to Lord Ganesha across Maharashtra.

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